in 2009, I have the pleasure of tweeting with many super intelligent, fun and creative moms. You might be one of them!Recently, I met @meditatingmummy whose tagline is "Finding the Om in MOM," which I adored. If you're still trying to find the OM in MOM, here are a few surefire tips.In your journey toward peace, one path toward shifting your thoughts, particularly your judgmental or negative thoughts is through sustained non-judgmental attention or meditation. Meditation… Continue
Mommy B from North Carolina asks: How can I get my 2.5 year old to sleep? While sleep is a natural part of our daily rhythms, some children (and even adults) can have difficulty: (a) Getting to sleep (b) Falling back to sleep or (c) Staying asleep.Sleep Baby Sleep by thefamilycoach… Continue
The NYT reported that yelling is the new spanking. Many moms have commented to me that this is not the case for them. Many moms know how to tell their children what is expected without yelling. Be kind, to yourself. If you yell, recognize that your strategies are not working, step back and try these three secrets to Tell Don’t Yell.
1) Communicate clear expectations.
2) Elaborate on what will take place while the child is doing the task.
3) Tell the child clearly what will happen when th… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on November 6, 2009 at 12:29pm —
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The holidays are here. Shopping, buying, splurging, and spending. They're all coming.
But if you still find yourself tripping over toys on the way to your midnight snack, searching for the scissors each time a school project is due, or constantly asking your six year old, "Have you seen mommies keys?" You have a spot of work to do before all those presents arrive.
Well, we've all been there. Take a deep breath because right now, in this moment, is the beginning of your newly orga… Continue
By Elizabeth Landau
CNN
(CNN) -- Christina Pearson was half-bald at age 13. She just couldn't stop pulling her hair, and ended up taking out every lock from the tops of her ears to the crown of her head.
Trichotillomania is such a stigmatizing disorder that people will go to great length to hide it, experts say.
Trichotillomania is such a stigmatizing disorder that people will go to great length to hide it, experts say.
"It was absolutely terrifying because I was a very bright child, and doi… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on October 23, 2009 at 11:54am —
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Looking for a holiday gift that is meaningful, a segment on your TV show or content for your website? Here’s some NEWS on How Families Can Get Active For the Holidays.
I wish to share with you NEWS that SPARK, a research-based physical education/activity program has partnered with The Family Coach to provide SPARK FAMILY ACTIVITY KITs.
This is an important step toward family obesity prevention in the US. Our goal is to get families "moving and playing together." SPARK trains thou… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on October 23, 2009 at 11:24am —
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In this month's Newsletter for The Internal Nanny Association Co-President's Susan Tokayer wrote the following:
"When I heard that an interview with Dr. Lynne Kenney was being featured in this issue of INAVision, it brought back memories of the wonderful keynote speech she gave at INA's 2009 Annual Conference held in May. One of her messages to us was how important it is to "share." Dr. Kenney encouraged us to share our knowledge, our expertise and our time. As a business owner I thou… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on October 22, 2009 at 11:28am —
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A mom called me yesterday, with a lying problem. I bet you have some solutions. Let's take a peek at the problem.Problem: My child lies, Why? What does it mean?
Children lie for many reasons, at different ages and stages. Many times a lie is a fast and easy way to resolve a problem or get out of an immediate conflict.
"Joey, did you brush your teeth?" With a simple "Yes Mom," Joey continues to watch TV and does not have to get up to brush his teeth.
Solution: Stay calm… Continue
A UCLA study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition.
The study also found that in populations where medication is rarely prescribed to treat ADHD, the prevalence and symptoms of the disorder are roughly equivalent to populations in which medication is widely used.
The results of the first large, longitudinal study of adolescents and ADHD, conducted among the po… Continue
Social stories are a great way to teach a family lesson. Here's one I wrote to teach our children about being a part of a family.Laugh and enjoy.George had five younger brothers and sisters and he never let any of them do what they wanted. If the other five wanted to go to a movie, George wanted everyone to go to the zoo. If the other five wanted to eat Chinese food, George demanded pizza.
If the other five wanted to go to sleep, George demanded to stay up for an extra h… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on October 8, 2009 at 11:00am —
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The Family Coach Method is unique in its proposition that American parents have gotten caught in The Discipline Trap. Listen in to this broadcast of The Method and learn how these moms lived a New Culture of Discipline!Familycoach by twittermomsContinue
Added by Lynne Kenney on October 7, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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A new and novel way to get your parenting questions answered! Angie shows you how to post a video to youtube and our experts will answer them. Cool and fun join in and send us a video! Let us know when your video is posted email us thefamilycoachmethodATgmail.com.Our producers might even air your question on TV!
Are you having difficulty with picky eaters, kids who won't listen, morning routines, back talk, home organization, sibling rivalry - Let us know.… Continue
THE FAMILY COACH METHOD EDUCATIONAL SERIES IS HERE!Ready to get Out of The Discipline Trap and into Skillful Living! Join other moms and dads just like you in a series of live calls with Dr. Kenney. With TFCM parents work together to lift one another up and improve their families.
Learn why children misbehave and what you can do to live in a happier more peaceful home! In four weeks (for some families as fast as a weekend) you’ll be living in a NEW Family!
“Discipline has been… Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on September 30, 2009 at 9:38am —
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We all have a reason for being. A special skill that sets us apart from others. I think of this as YOUR SUPERPOWER (my good friend Lisa's actual term - Kudos).
For some your Superpower is guiding others, for others it may be design, building, creating, art or music. Giving LOVE is a great Superpower. Being a Truth Seeker is another good one. Discover your superpower with these quick questions:
Take Action - Here's how to do it.
1. Take out a blank sheet of paper or open up your computer wh… Continue
School is in!
Your child may be driving you nuts with, "Mom, where are we going, "Mom what are we doing after school?" or alternatively your child might be appearing asocial 'cause she likes to do her homework in her room and tells you how noisy the house is at dinnertime. Breathe easy. Like you, your children have different temperaments, learning styles and sensory thresholds. These are genetic, we have them at birth.
Your children are also born with a tendency to approach, homework, a… Continue
Every day, in my office, parents come to learn about what do do when their children misbehave. What parents miss is that it is not the punishment that alters the behavior it is the teaching.In America we need to teach our children more about the behaviors that are expected out of them, not just what will happen when they misbehave. We need to provide the opportunities for our children to do as expected within our family cultures.
STEP 1 – Teach your children about the family… Continue
It's the middle of the night, I'm usually giving it a good snooze about now. But tomorrow I am interviewing a PR woman to work on my five city The Family Coach Method tour because over 30 schools have expressed interest in my giving a free talk on everything from Defying Disobedience to The Caveman and The Thinker and just managing the dates has become a fun! FT job! So, I am up late making a template describing the roles and responsibilities.
This brings me to my most important role and… Continue
If you missed it on June 1st, here's your chance to join the thousands that participated in the ADHD Family Summit and listen to Dr. Rory Stern's interview with Alex Doman. If ADHD affects you or those you love, listen to the teleseminar or read the transcript and gain powerful information that can help. Continue
Added by Lynne Kenney on August 17, 2009 at 11:06am —
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There are currently 8,951 blog posts on TM. Rather faithfully I read the blogs of: Holly Rigsby, Dawn72, Lauren Barack, and Lea Curtes-Swenson. I love all the new fresh faces and often read new posts as well.
Last night, I came across Stacey's blog on living with autism and I was reminded that's why I came here. Stacey's post was beautiful. Honest but not over-the-top. The layout was excelle… Continue
